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Special Events

Art-A-Whirl is abuzz with special events all weekend long. Enjoy hundreds of exhibits, demonstrations, musical performances, children's activities and more!

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    Mixed Media Tells a Story
Demonstration of layering techniques that end with a narrative piece of art
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  1 pm
            Map:    H 7
            Bldg:   Casket Carriage House Building
            Addr:  1720 Madison Street NE
            Contact:  612-730-4281
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mixed Media
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Deborah Foutch

event type =
Art Demo

 
 Mixed Media Tells a Story
 
 
    NEW GALLERY OPENING
Maren Kloppmann Ceramics is opening a NEW GALLERY in FROST. Join us throughout Art'a'Whirl for our GRAND OPENING as we inaugurate our new showroom at a new AAW location. Featuring new porcelain wall pieces and functional tableware.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    C4
            Bldg:   Frost Building
            Addr:  1209 Tyler St. NE, Suite 105
            Contact:  http://www.marenkloppmann.com/events/ind
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Clay
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Maren Kloppmann

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
 NEW GALLERY OPENING
 
 
   $20 Art Sale for Charity
All work is $20, unless otherwise marked. Proceeds will go to "Partners in Giving", which includes "Our Savior's Shelter", and "Feed my Starving Children". The framing will cost you more! Stop by for a glass of wine. Donna
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  5 pm
            Bldg:   Thorp Building
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Donna Meyer

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
$20 Art Sale for Charity
 
 
   ***AAW 2010 @ THE GRAINBELT
SNEAK PREVIEW THURSDAY MAY 13TH Artspace Projects and The Grain Belt Artists present a free multimedia event featuring resident and guest artists working in film, music, performance art, painting, mixed media, clay, jewelry, sculpture and photography.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  5 pm
            Map:    F 3
            Bldg:   Grainbelt Building
            Addr:  79 13th Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
            Contact:  grainbeltart@gmail.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Multimedia
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Lynn Speaker

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
***AAW 2010 @ THE GRAINBELT
 
 
   *Art-a-Whirl at the California Building!
Don't miss the amazing things happening at the California Building during AAW. 6 floors of Artists working in Glass, Oil, Jewelry and more! If there is one place you visit during AAW, this is the place to be! Live Music! Great food! Unforgettable Art!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    F6
            Bldg:   California Building
            Addr:  2205 California St. NE
            Contact:  desiree@californiabuilding.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mixed Media
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Jennifer Young

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
*Art-a-Whirl at the California Building!
 
 
   AAW at Casket Arts and Carriage House
Don't miss Art-a-Whirl at Casket Arts and the Carriage House! Music, Food, Dance and Visual Art!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Bldg:   Casket Arts Building
            Addr:  681 17th Ave NE
            Contact:  desiree@californiabuilding.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Other
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Casket Arts Building

event type =
Other

 
 
 
   AAW Diggity Dog Gathering
3:30 pm-4:15 pm Acoustomojo (80's-90's Acoustic group)** 4:30 pm-5:15 pm Doug "Dig" Schmidt (Alternative/Blues-Jazz)** 5:30 pm -6:15 pm Todd O'Dell (60's-70's acoustic) ** 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Rhythm Chiefs Unplugged (Rockabilly)
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    Spring Street Tavern
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  355 Monroe St. N.E.(Spring & Monroe)
            Contact:  Lenora Drowns (612)379-3974
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Drawing
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Lenora Drowns

event type =
Music

 
 
 
   Art & Acupuncture
Northeast Community Acupuncture's featured artist for Art A Whirl is : Patrick Casey-Photo Stylist We will be having a Free Acupuncture Day on May Day from 2pm-6pm We are ardent supporters of the arts and local community in Northeast Minneapolis.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    1224 2nd St NE Suite 200
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  1224 2nd St NE Suite 200
            Contact:  Noah 612-709-5872 & Deborah 612-708-8917
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Photography
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Noah Frohlich & Deborah Owen 

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
Art & Acupuncture
 
 
   Art a Whirl at Oxman's
Come to Oxman's Twin City Luggage Saturday 11:00-6:00, where paintings by Susan Oxman will be on display and for sale. Also, preview the hottest new travel items designed to make life easier. 10% of profits Saturday will benefit victims of Haiti.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    E1
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  620 Central Ave
            Contact:  tcbaglady@aol.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Susan Oxman

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
Art a Whirl at Oxman's
 
 
   Art Demonstration in Working Studio
Come see the artist painting a large piece in her studio. View the equipment, the ideas wall, and the mess!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    J8
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  Studio 376
            Contact:  srdowd1@me.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Sandra Dowd

event type =
Art Demo

 
Art Demonstration in Working Studio
 
 
   Art Tile in the Bathroom
Carri Carlson of Array Kitchen and Bath Design will show how to display or incorporate handmade art tile into bathroom design. See how to use as accent tile in a shower or tub surround or arrange for the wall.
            Date:   Sat&Sun, May 15-16
            Time:  3 pm
            Map:    F8
            Bldg:   Keg House
            Addr:  34 13th Ave. NE
            Contact:  www.claysquared.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Tile
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Carri Carlson

event type =
Other

 
 
 
   Art-A-Whirl 2010 Under the Vic Chimney
UNDER THE VIC CHIMNEY (located in the big space) OPENING RECEPTION For artists and guests (open to the public) 5:00pm – 10pm FASHION SHOW | RED STAG | PROJECTION ART | & MORE! please visit http://bohmcre.com/artawhirl2010.htm for more details
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  5 pm
            Map:    J7
            Bldg:   Thorp Building
            Addr:  1618-1620 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis
            Contact:  info@bohmcre.com | 612-788-1600
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Other
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Jon Sander

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
Art-A-Whirl 2010 Under the Vic Chimney
 
 
   Art-A-Whirl at the Grotto
The Grotto presents Patti and the Buttons, a New Orleans style group featuring accordian, clarinet, guitar and sousaphone Sat., May 15th. Delicious food will also be available for purchase by Deco Catering in the Grotto. Make this AAW one to remember!
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  All Day
            Bldg:   2010 ARTBLOK
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Sculpture
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Asa Hoyt

event type =

 
Art-A-Whirl at the Grotto
 
 
   Art-A-Whirl Lunch and Tour
Start Saturday with lunch and a tour the collection of 100-year-old stained glass art in St. John's Lutheran Church. Join us for lunch downstairs and tour the sanctuary to see this classic stained glass art. Lunch - $5; Tour - Free; Time: 11 AM-2 PM
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  11 am
            Addr:  610 Broadway Street, NE
            Contact:  612-379-4296
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Glass
            NEMAA member assoc with event: St. John's Lutheran Church

event type =
Food

 
Art-A-Whirl Lunch and Tour
 
 
   ArtCrank
Lure Design (#355 Northrup King Building) will be hosting the ArtCrank Poster Show during Art-a-Whirl. The show consists of 39 local artists and designers that have created custom short run posters related to bikes, biking, and general two wheeled fun. Mo
            Date:   All Weekend
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  #355 Northrup King Build - 1500 Jackson
            Contact:  Scott - 612-339-0010
            Artist's medium assoc with event:
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Scott Shore

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
 
 
   Artist Demos
Watch various artists in action as they create original oil paintings, using still life set-ups, photos, and live models. Ongoing during open hours, on the even hours.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  See description for time
            Bldg:   Quincy Street Studios
            Addr:  1330 Quincy Ave., Suite 401
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Katherine Seger

event type =
Art Demo

 
Artist Demos
 
 
   Ben Cook-Feltz & the Glorious Percussion
The group will be playing in the MicroBrew Artist Coop space in 1300 Quincy Street Studios
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  6 pm
            Bldg:   Quincy Street Studios
            Addr:  1300 Quincy Street Studios
            Contact:  Larry Retzlaff @ 763.772.3709
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Multimedia
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Larry Retzlaff

event type =
Music

 
 
 
   Book Signing: Mark Carlos McGinty
NE author Mark Carlos McGinty will be at Svedberg Studio to sign his latest novel "The Cigar Maker" which premieres during AAWhirl! Plus: StarTribune illustrator L.K. Hanson (of "Farley at the Fair" fame), sculptor Jon O. Erikson, and Lauri Svedberg.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    C-1
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  3359 Tyler Street NE
            Contact:  http://www.svedbergstudio.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Other
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Lauri Svedberg

event type =
Poetry/Literature

 
Book Signing: Mark Carlos McGinty
 
 
   Camden Music School Drum-Along
Bring your hand drum(s) and start the weekend with a bang! All ages, abilities and drums welcome. Chico Perez will lead the way, and we'll have extra drums and sticks if you need something to play. Join us! Drumming starts at 6:30.
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    http://maps.yahoo.com/map?&q2=2205%20Cal
            Bldg:   California Building
            Addr:  Outdoors (shine)/In (rain)-CA. Bldg.
            Contact:  Janet, 612-618-0219
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Music
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Janet Zahn, Director

event type =
Music

 
 
 
   Castle Building & Remodeling
Castle Building & Remodeling 2600 Johnson St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 My Artwork will be on display and for sale. Prices ranging from $150.00 - $250.00, includes frame. Sizes ranging from 18x24 to 24x30.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  Noon
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  2600 Johnson St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
            Contact:  Brandon Kohler -612-282-3101
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Christine Tulgren

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
 
 
   CLIP AND REDEEM
Come and enjoy food, music and coupons!! Bands Lady Hard-On and Queant- 7PM
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  5 pm
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  FOILED AGAIN 2870 Johnson St NE
            Artist's medium assoc with event:
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Faith Farrell

event type =
Music

 
 
 
   Collaborative Music & Art Showcase
Musician Julie Johnson will play her original pieces and arrangements in a joint show with painter T.J. Malaske, featuring old North Woods shanty boy songs & Malaske’s provocative image of the young Alexei Nikolaevich, doomed Tsarevich of Russia.
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  7 pm
            Map:    J7
            Bldg:   Thorp Building
            Addr:  1620 Central Ave NE, Suite 128
            Contact:  flutemonster@hotmail.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Drawing
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Julie Johnson

event type =
Music

 
Collaborative Music & Art Showcase
 
 
   Corporate Art Force Open House
Come visit Corporate Art Force's new location as we introduce ourselves to the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    J8
            Bldg:   Van Buren Building
            Addr:  1400 Van Buren St NE Suite 175
            Contact:  Nick Neary 763-567-2222
            Artist's medium assoc with event:
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Corporate Corporate Art Force

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
Corporate Art Force Open House
 
 
   Edison High School Schedule!
Family printmaking, community raku, music, theater, media and spoken word performances, student and community artwork for view and sale. Food, park and ride, light bulbs, see Edison web site for schedule. http://edison.mpls.k12.mn.us/ See you there!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    Edison park and ride
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  700 22nd Ave NE
            Contact:  Jan Kilton 612-590-5898
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Other
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Edison High School 

event type =
Other

 
Edison High School Schedule!
 
 
   Encaustic Painting Demonstration
Jeff Hirst will give an encaustic painting demonstration. Encaustic painting, an ancient medium, is painting with hot pigmented wax and is known for luminous color and tactile surfaces.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  1 pm
            Map:    F8
            Bldg:   Grainbelt Building
            Addr:  79 NE 13th Ave Atrium
            Contact:  Jeff Hirst jeff@jeffreyhirst.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Jeffrey Hirst

event type =
Art Demo

 
Encaustic Painting Demonstration
 
 
   Eric Franzen Mural
Local graffiti artist Eric Franzen will be painting a mural on the back of the Pinnacle Building during the Art A Whirl weekend. Come witness this live event and enjoy a refreshment.
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    C5
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  724 Central Ave N.E. (around back)
            Contact:  Eric Levy 612-977-3121
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Pinnacle Pinnacle Services

event type =
Art Demo

 
Eric Franzen Mural
 
 
   Experience Mosaic! Ages 4-104
Experience mosaic first hand during a “hands on” demonstration class Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM – 4 PM (ages 11-adult: $9, 10 and younger: $5 to cover supplies). Take your artwork home with you the same day! All supplies will be provided including a no
            Date:   Sat&Sun, May 15-16
            Time:  2 pm
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  2551 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN
            Contact:  Rachel Rodenborg 651-204-0850
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mosaic
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Rachel Rodenborg

event type =
Art Demo

 
 
 
   Glass Blowing Demos
Molten lava on a stick. Can it get better than this? We don't think so, but here at FK art glass we are a bit biased. Off hand glass blowing, no fancy molds or machinery, just a few simple hand tools. For all of our special events go to www.FKArtGlass.com
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    A-4 -
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  2210 Bryant Ave N.
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Glass
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Christopher And Stacy Kelly

event type =
Art Demo

 
Glass Blowing Demos
 
 
   Henna Body Art
Henna is traditional art of body decoration. Artist will be available to do henna Tattoo.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    J8
            Bldg:   Q.arma Building
            Addr:  1224 quincy st. NE Mpls 55413
            Contact:  shakuntaladesign@yahoo.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Other
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Shakun Maheshwari

event type =
Other

 
Henna Body Art
 
 
   House of Mercy plays Youngster Parade!
A kids' album from the House of Mercy community featuring international recording artists and midwest Americana fixtures. Robots in rooms, people fishing and playing banjos, creepy crawly things fly through the air, and youngsters parading through it all.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  1 pm
            Map:    C4
            Addr:  1616 Buchanan Street
            Contact:  www.yinghuaacademy.org
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Music
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Yinghua 

event type =
Childrens Event

 
House of Mercy plays Youngster Parade!
 
 
   Icebox Gallery: Beneath the Surface
Icebox Gallery presents: Beneath the Surface new large color photographs by Minnesota photographer Rhea Pappas.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  8 pm
            Map:    J8
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  1500 Jackson St NE
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Photography
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Rhea Pappas

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
 
 
   Iconography demonstrations and music
Iconography demonstrations all weekend. Icon display all weekend and view the architecture of the Cathedral. Cathedral Choir Concert at 5:15 - 5:45 pm Saturday. Balalaika Orchestra performance 1:00 pm Sunday.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    G7
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  1701 Fifth Street NE
            Contact:  Jo 612-867-0867
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Painting
            NEMAA member assoc with event: St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral 

event type =
Art Demo

 
Iconography demonstrations and music
 
 
   Inner and Outer Peace Mandala
Stop by and make your individual mark, affirmation, circle of self. Then add it to a community mandala. We will create an image of individual and community peace. This is an ongoing event.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Map:    1720 Madison
            Bldg:   Casket Carriage House Building
            Addr:  Studio 303
            Contact:  Maris Gilbert 612-616-0632
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Drawing
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Maris Gilbert

event type =
Other

 
 
 
   Jayme Hlavacek presents Spirit of Color
Visit U. S. Bank at 333 E Hennepin to see the debut creations of mixed media artist Jayme Hlavacek. Jayme specializes in impressionistic realism of ocean life, motorcycle landscapes, northwoods scenes and much more in bold vivid colors.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  8 am
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  U. S. Bank, 333 E Hennepin Avenue
            Contact:  Jayme Hlavacek
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mixed Media
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Jayme Hlavacek

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
Jayme Hlavacek presents Spirit of Color
 
 
   Johnny Owen Band-17 piece big band
Come and kick up your heels from 6:30-8:00.
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  6 pm
            Map:    J-8
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  1326 Quincy st.
            Artist's medium assoc with event:
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Dave Fick

event type =
Music

 
 
 
   Kaleidoscopia Coloring Book Signing
New Book Release for Art-a-Whirl! Kendall Bohn is releasing his latest book "Winged Adventure" and will be signing copies all weekend. Perfect for kids of all ages!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Bldg:   California Building
            Addr:  2205 California Street NE, #305
            Contact:  kboncanvas@yahoo.com - 612.789.5193
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Multimedia
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Kendall Bohn

event type =
Childrens Event

 
Kaleidoscopia Coloring Book Signing
 
 
   Letterpress Demonstrations
Stop on by Angel Bomb Design + Letterpress during Art A Whirl to see vintage letterpresses in action. Learn how they're still being used to create beautiful work for all occasions from business cards, greeting cards, special invitations, certificates, coa
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    J8
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  1500 Jackson St. NE Studio 271
            Contact:  info@angelbomb.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Printmaking
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Todd Thyberg

event type =
Art Demo

 
Letterpress Demonstrations
 
 
   Liturgical Stole Special Sale
Handpainted and handsewn liturgical stoles will have some special prices for this year's Art-A-Whirl. I will only be at this location during Friday 5 - 10:00 pm and Saturday noon - 8 pm.
            Date:   Fri&Sat, May 14-15
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    H7
            Bldg:   Casket Arts Building
            Contact:  chillon@chillonleach.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Fiber
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Chillon Leach

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
Liturgical Stole Special Sale
 
 
   Making Sid Hartman in Bronze
Nick Legeros has been commissioned by some of Sid's closest and most personal friends to create a just over life size full figure likeness of Sid Hartman in bronze. Stop by and get a preview of the clay before the June unveiling.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    F8
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  84 14th Ave. N. E.
            Contact:  Nick Legeros (612) 27- 2962
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Clay
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Nicholas Legeros

event type =
Art Demo

 
Making Sid Hartman in Bronze
 
 
   Metal , Music and Aerial Arts
Create Cattering/surly beer The Indigenous folk The blazing Saddles Xelias Aerial Arts Mississippi peace Xelias Aerial Arts Ace of Spades Terrawatts Boom Boom Belam Delta Lyrae First Communion Afterparty Communist Daughter Srtange lights
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    C4
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  1129 Van Buren St. N.E.
            Contact:  612-362-9570
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Metal
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Lisa Elias

event type =
Music

 
Metal , Music and Aerial Arts
 
 
   Music by Eisner
Klezmer is a kind of lively Jewish music from Eastern Europe. With violin, accordion, tsimbl, clarinet, double bass, and a mandolin; the “Klezmorim” (musicians) call up a range of emotions - at turns lively, celebratory, sad, nostalgic, and foot-stomping
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  3 pm
            Bldg:   California Building
            Addr:  Studio 501 the California Building
            Contact:  www.juditheisner.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event:
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Susan Armington

event type =
Music

 
Music by Eisner
 
 
   Music Videos & Documentary @ Humans Win!
Visit Humans Win! Recording Studio to catch music videos and documentaries by Evan Beaumont. Showings will take place every 30 minutes starting on the hour and will play continuously throughout the weekend.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    C2
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  1423 29th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
            Contact:  www.HumansWin.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Multimedia
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Lance Conrad

event type =
Other

 
Music Videos & Documentary @ Humans Win!
 
 
   NEMAA Silent Auction *Open to the Public
View and bid on items donated by more than 100 NEMAA members including artwork and gift certificates. See works in painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, mosaics, jewelry, clay and much more. Proceeds benefit NEMAA
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    J7
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  1500 Jackson Street NE, #332
            Contact:  nksartor@gmail.com or 612-501-9479
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Multimedia
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Nancy Palesch

event type =
Art Exhibit

 
NEMAA Silent Auction *Open to the Public
 
 
   Neon Glass bending demonstrations
Have you ever wondered how the Northern Lights get their different colors... or how neon lights get their color? Glass bending demonstrations every hour on the half hour. (Starting Fri 5:30 pm, Sat 12:30 pm, and Sun 12:30
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    B2
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  38 NE 27th Ave
            Contact:  Brian or Rachel 612-782-1060
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Glass
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Brian Crawford

event type =
Art Demo

 
Neon Glass bending demonstrations
 
 
   Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Please join us for a free reading by the author, Travis Nichols - http://offwegointothewildblueyonder.com/
            Date:   Sunday, May 16
            Time:  2 pm
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  1500 Jackson St. NE, Suite 333
            Contact:  Adam Jonas (612) 706-5600
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Performance
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Wynne Yelland

event type =
Poetry/Literature

 
Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder
 
 
   Palm and Tarot Card Readings and Art
Palmist & Tarot Card Reader, Romy Ecker will be performing in NKB Studio 425 all weekend. For those opting for both readings($8), she is offering a bonus financial reading that includes a 5x7 Tarot art piece while her supply lasts, so come early!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Bldg:   Northrup King Building
            Addr:  1500 Jackson St Studio/gallery 425
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mixed Media
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Laurie Salmela

event type =
Other

 
 
 
   Polymer Clay Demonstrations
The Polymer Clay Guild Members will be showing off the fantastic techniques that colorful polymer clay can offer. Come and see the magic of millefiore, mokume gane, skinner blend etc. Everyone will be amazed by this clay that bakes in your own oven!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Bldg:   Grainbelt Building
            Addr:  79 13th Ave. NE (Bottling House atrium)
            Contact:  gotoperson@polymerclayguildofmn.org
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mixed Media
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Polymer Clay Guild 

event type =
Art Demo

 
Polymer Clay Demonstrations
 
 
   Polymer Clay Millefiore Demonstration
Layl will be building a millefiore cane from polymer clay. Come see how she wraps and stacks the colors and then stretches them to create a tiny picture that is revealed with every slice.
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    F8
            Bldg:   Keg House
            Addr:  34 Thirteenth Ave. NE
            Contact:  layl@claysquared.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Mixed Media
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Layl Mcdill

event type =
Art Demo

 
Polymer Clay Millefiore Demonstration
 
 
   Pottery Demos
If you missed it last year, you have a chance to see it this year. I will be giving live wheel throwing demos inside my studio at the Q.arma Building. My objective with to throw large vases between 2 &3 feet in hight. My 2 studio mates will also demo.
            Date:   Sat&Sun, May 15-16
            Time:  All Day
            Bldg:   Q.arma Building
            Addr:  1224 Quincy St. NE Mpls, MN 55413
            Contact:  damon5373@yahoo.com (Anthony)
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Clay
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Anthony Huonder

event type =
Art Demo

 
 
 
   Presentation "Art Tile in the kitchen"
Short presentation on how to select and install art tile in kitchens. Presented at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday at AAW by Christine Nelson, AKBD, Kitchenand Bath Designer.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  1 pm
            Map:    F8
            Bldg:   Keg House
            Addr:  34 13th Ave. Suite 109 NE Mpls. MN.55413
            Contact:  Josh Blanc Clay Squared to Infinity
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Clay
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Christine Nelson, Akbd

event type =
Other

 
 
 
   Raku firing demo
Watch the flames and the smoke transform ordinary glazes into metallic, irridescent colors. Raku pieces will be available for immediate purchase.
            Date:   Saturday, May 15
            Time:  1 pm
            Map:    A4
            Bldg:   Stand-alone Studio
            Addr:  2210 Bryant Ave N. Minneapolis MN 55411
            Contact:  www.fkartglass.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Clay
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Natasha Poppe

event type =
Art Demo

 
Raku firing demo
 
 
   Silent Film + Live Soundtrack
Dubbelboss, an electric bass & bent objects duo, will perform an improvised live soundtrack to a silent film by Amy Waksmonski & Michael Carlson. The performance will take place around 7pm, and 9pm on Friday.
            Date:   Friday, May 14
            Time:  See description for time
            Map:    F6
            Bldg:   California Building
            Addr:  2205 California St NE; Studio 400
            Contact:  www.wa-ter-clos-et.com
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Digital
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Amy Waksmonski

event type =
Music

 
Silent Film + Live Soundtrack
 
 
   Vava! Veve! Open House
Come visit Vava! Veve!, a new weaving studio in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. See our new digs in the Keg House. Watch as Marian Quanbeck Dahlberg weaves fine linen cloth, using a state of the art, computer aided loom!
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    F8
            Bldg:   Keg House
            Addr:  34 13th Avenue NE; Lower level, B002C
            Contact:  Marian Quanbeck Dahlberg
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Fiber
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Marian Quanbeck Dahlberg

event type =
Art Demo

 
Vava! Veve! Open House
 
 
   WHERE DO YOU BUY QUALITY ART IN NE MPLS?
RIDE THE ART-A-WHIRL TROLLEY WITH NICK AND ROSIE. THEY ARE READY TO HELP YOU! As par of the NE Mpls Artist Concierge Service they are your First Call for Help in the NE Mpls Art Scene. On the Trolley they are ready to offer you a guided tour to "where
            Date:   All Weekend
            Time:  All Day
            Map:    Arts District
            Bldg:   Other
            Addr:  Trolley Route Arts Disrict
            Contact:  Nick and Rosie Heille
            Artist's medium assoc with event: Other
            NEMAA member assoc with event: Nicholas Heille

event type =
Other

 
WHERE DO YOU BUY QUALITY ART IN NE MPLS?
 
 
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